The Text 2 Mind Map Web 2.0 tool is an interactive mind mapping tool.
The Web 2.0 tool requires text input comprising of a list of words/sentences.
The delineation of hierarchy is determined by the use of indentation (Tab).
Colours are able to be changed for each hierarchy level or alternately, each branch could be coloured differently.
As the Web 2.0 tool is constructed, users are able to allow the branches to float or they can be frozen and then moved manually.
A full screen view of the mind map is also available.
Other variables that can be changed include the font size & colour, branch line & width.
The map can then be saved as a .jpg file.
Analysis of the Web 2.0 tool: Text 2 Mind Map
The Text 2 Mind Map Web 2.0 tool is a digital technology that provides digital natives with a fast, accurate and reusable Mind Map that can be reproduced in many digital mediums, although it does not totally follow Tony Buzan (2010) concept.
This concept of a Mind-map creation uses traditional pedagogical technologies such as; pens, pencils and paper. It begs the question whether today's students will engage with this traditional technology to create an original presentation that can only be used as it is, when they are very used to digital technologies that can be used to create and present the same information at a faster speed, with less errors due to the editing abilities of digital technologies and produce a presentation that can be saved and reproduced at a later date or reused in other digital media. Koehler, M.J. & Mishra, P. (2009).
Learning Environment Example Subject: Senior Graphics, QSA Syllabus (2007) Contextual unit: Production Graphics – 12 weeks Industry context: Transport Product focus: A-Type Razor Scooter Target audience: Manufacturer Purpose: A manufacturer needs a set of drawings to manufacture the A-Type Razor Scooter Assessment Item: Context-Based Folio to contain both 2-Dimensional & 3-Dimensional Graphical Representations
The planning stage of the implementation model lends itself for students to work in small groups to brainstorm the possible and appropriate 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional graphical representations that a manufacture would require of the A-Type Razor Scooter. Once the group has brainstormed their ideas, students then create a mind map of the information to be used as evidence in their context-based folios. The Mind Map Guidelines and Tony Buzan YouTube video would also be available for students to view and use as a model.
Journal References Koehler, M. J., & Mishra, P. (2009). What is technological pedagogical content knowledge? Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 9(1), 60-70.
Electronic References iMindMap. (2007, Jan 8). Maximise the power of your brain: Tony Buzan mind mapping [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlabrWv25qQ
About the Web 2.0 tool
Analysis of the Web 2.0 tool: Text 2 Mind Map
The Text 2 Mind Map Web 2.0 tool is a digital technology that provides digital natives with a fast, accurate and reusable Mind Map that can be reproduced in many digital mediums, although it does not totally follow Tony Buzan (2010) concept.
This concept of a Mind-map creation uses traditional pedagogical technologies such as; pens, pencils and paper. It begs the question whether today's students will engage with this traditional technology to create an original presentation that can only be used as it is, when they are very used to digital technologies that can be used to create and present the same information at a faster speed, with less errors due to the editing abilities of digital technologies and produce a presentation that can be saved and reproduced at a later date or reused in other digital media. Koehler, M.J. & Mishra, P. (2009).
Learning Environment Example
Subject: Senior Graphics, QSA Syllabus (2007)
Contextual unit: Production Graphics – 12 weeks
Industry context: Transport
Product focus: A-Type Razor Scooter
Target audience: Manufacturer
Purpose: A manufacturer needs a set of drawings to manufacture the A-Type Razor Scooter
Assessment Item: Context-Based Folio to contain both 2-Dimensional & 3-Dimensional Graphical Representations
The planning stage of the implementation model lends itself for students to work in small groups to brainstorm the possible and appropriate 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional graphical representations that a manufacture would require of the A-Type Razor Scooter. Once the group has brainstormed their ideas, students then create a mind map of the information to be used as evidence in their context-based folios. The Mind Map Guidelines and Tony Buzan YouTube video would also be available for students to view and use as a model.
Journal References
Koehler, M. J., & Mishra, P. (2009). What is technological pedagogical content knowledge? Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 9(1), 60-70.
Electronic References
iMindMap. (2007, Jan 8). Maximise the power of your brain: Tony Buzan mind mapping [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlabrWv25qQ
Stevens, Danny (2006). Mindmap of the Maindmap Guidlines [JPG file]. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:MindMapGuidlines.JPG (GNU Free Documentation License)
ThinkBuzan (2010). How to Create a Mind Map. Retrieved from http://www.thinkbuzan.com/uk/articles/view/how-to-create-a-mind-map
Government & Legislation References
Queensland Studies Authority (QSA). (2007). Graphics: Years 11&12 Senior Syllabus. Retrieved from http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/downloads/senior/snr_graphics_07_syll.pdf